Politics

A town councillor has said freedom of speech cannot be denied after he is being investigated for personally contacting the media.

Officials say an anti-bacterial coating will be applied to equipment, but families will still need to protect themselves.

New proposals have been submitted, almost 18 months after planning permission for a housing development was granted.

A cross-party working group will reconvene in order to look into the controversial business hub.

Officials said they didn't know whether the code covered members 'getting drunk in a town centre'.

A report says there is no longer an operational need to keep the sites in county council ownership.

A meeting due to consider ways of consulting residents on a contentious proposal has been cancelled because of technological issues, officials say.

The warning comes as gyms and leisure centres begin the process of re-opening to the public today.

Campaigners say 70 per cent of respondents to a survey of traders feel the move will damage the town's economy, though officials question the claims.

Concerns have been raised that council-run lotteries, like the ones in West Norfolk and Breckland, are providing a “gateway to gambling”.

The project plans to work with up to eight people at any one time and further accommodation is currently being sourced.

The latest application more than doubles the number of homes first approved on the site in 2012.

The commitment comes amid anger among opponents of the project after two senior councillors were removed from their positions.

An inspector says the council acted unreasonably in its reasons for rejecting a housing scheme, but still rejected an appeal against the decision.

The umbrellas will be available to help keep shoppers dry while they wait in the rain.

District leaders say the costs can be managed, but a report suggested current levels were not sustainable.

Construction proposals will change the look of the seaside town.

Conversations took place following a council meeting to consider further action as a result of the attack.

Past and present civic leaders clashed during a town council meeting, after a senior borough representative claimed the move was the right decision.

Council leaders say the move is needed to help ease traffic flows in and out of Lynn.